Events – Glen Lake Library

Stories & More for Preschoolers: Thursdays at 11:00 am

Join us for another fun season of weekly gatherings for preschool children and their caregivers. Our own Maryellen Paull will lead the way, sharing engaging stories, songs and hands-on craft activities. No registration is needed – just drop in and join the fun. Sessions will take place at 11:00 am throughout the school year.

Nature Sketching & Journaling: April 19, 10:00 am

Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Group for their monthly excursion, lead by Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library, then head out to hike on the nearby Treat Farm Trail. Be sure to pack pencils/pens, paper or drawing book/journal, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes, and your curiosity. Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in case there is a change in the schedule or bad weather issues.

Tech Tuesday – Podcasting 101: April 22, 2:00 pm

Explore the world of podcasts with librarian and author Lisa Rabey. She’ll demonstrate how to find and listen to these engaging audio recordings, covering an amazing array of topics and genres. Tech Tuesday tutorials are presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Jewelry Workshop: April 22, 5:30 pm

Back by popular demand, Holly Lang and Casey Kilian return to lead this jewelry workshop. Participants will create a beautiful bracelet or necklace, selecting from a wide variety of beads. All materials are provided but space is limited, so please contact the library to register in advance.

Welcome Tulip Season: May 1, 7:00 pm

The month of May brings tulips to Michigan gardens as our fickle Spring’s crowning touch. Guest speaker Linda Young will present a talk on the history of Tulipia, cultivated and treasured for its long-necked beauty and jewel-like colors. She’ll trace the tulip’s humble beginnings as a wild flower in the mountains of Central Asia during the Ottoman Empire to becoming a wildly sought speculative commodity during Tulip Mania in the 17^th century. Her presentation will also explore the influence and fascination with tulips in the fine arts and decorative design. The hour-long talk will include an “arm chair” tour of tulip festivals across the globe.

**Leelanau Reads – Nita Prose / The Maid: May 17, 7:00 pm**

The public libraries of Leelanau County invite you to an evening with bestselling mystery author Nita Prose. Join us at the at Glen Lake Schools auditorium for an engaging conversation between Ms. Prose and guest host Sarah Bearup-Neal of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. They’ll discuss Ms. Prose’s first novel The Maid. Get a copy and join the conversation, with a book discussion group at the GLCL on Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00 am. Ms. Prose has authored a sequel, novella, and a third book in the series, The Maid’s Secret, to be released later this month. This free event is open to all, with no preregistration required. Seats are first come, first serve. Copies of The Maid will be available for purchase at the event thanks to the Cottage Book Shop.

Greeting Card Workshop: May 21, 1:00 pm

Join paper crafter Susan Schneider for another installment of this fun workshop, creating a personalized greeting card for that special someone. This month, participants will make a spring-themed card. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, May 19.

Michigan Notable Author Bonnie Jo Campbell: May 24, 2:00 pm

We’re honored to host Bonnie Jo Campbell, recipient of a 2025 Michigan Notable Author award for her latest novel The Waters. She’ll be at the library as part of the Michigan Notable Book author tour. Fellow Notable Author and Empire resident Anne-Marie Oomen will join us to lead the conversation. Copies of Bonnie’s book will be available for sale, courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop.

Get Set Up: Life-long learning for Seniors

Michigan seniors can take advantage of these great continuing education courses, offered free of charge in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Courses are accessed online, from the convenience of your own home, and can be enjoyed live or via recording. Get Set Up includes fun, social learning presentations and activities in a diverse range of subjects: personal technology training, food and cooking, health and exercise, travel, and much more. Have a look today!

History Hounds: from the Historical Society of Michigan

Explore fascinating topics in Michigan history with these weekly virtual lectures, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, and available free of charge to patrons of the Glen Lake Library. Lectures are presented on Tuesday afternoons at noon, or Wednesday evenings at 7:00, in alternating weeks. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link, specifying the Glen Lake Community Library as your member organization.

TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten

Here’s a great new resource to support early childhood learning, delivered right to your cell phone. Register via a brief online form, and receive 8 – 10 text messages per month, each outlining a simple activity you can share with your little one. Or, even more simply, just text TALK to 75547. Many thanks to the Ypsilanti District Library and their partners for making this service available to all Michigan residents!

2024 Ode to Asparagus

Thanks to the many poets that participated in our annual Ode, and the 100+ people in attendance! Here are all of the poems submitted in this year’s Ode.